Could a keto diet ease arthritis pain and boost brain function?
NCT ID NCT07417891
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can reduce pain and improve thinking in adults with osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment. Ten participants will follow a supervised low-carb, high-fat diet for a period, with before-and-after tests for pain, physical function, and memory. The goal is to explore shared links between joint health and brain health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- well-formulated ketogenic diet
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to ease joint pain and support brain health in people with both osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 10 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to a strict diet can be hard.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Fairway, Kansas, 66205, United States
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